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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.97, 669.53 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.97, 669.53 and 263.52 is: 395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.97 : 669.53 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.97/669.53 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.97x = 669.53 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.97x = 176,435.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,435.20/445.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.62

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